Get hyped! Vice President Joe Biden doesn't rule out 2020 run in talk with reporters; 'What the hell, man?'

Brett T. | 8:21 PM on December 05, 2016

As Twitchy reported, it was a good day for Vice President Joe Biden, and just about everyone in Washington seemed happy that he was out and about. Reporters, in particular, were very excited that the vice president provided them with a tidbit of intrigue to make the upcoming Trump presidency a little easier to swallow.

JUST IN: Biden: "I am going to run for president in 2020"https://t.co/MpxJbLlTIV pic.twitter.com/C1oGWf7zR4

— The Hill (@thehill) December 6, 2016

For the record, that “I am going to run for president in 2020” quote was followed immediately by, “What the hell man, anyway?” Reporters tried to nail down whether Biden was just teasing, thinking out loud, or committing.

JUST IN: Vice President Joe Biden hints at 2020 run https://t.co/ygo7tJZbGL

— Hardball (@hardball) December 6, 2016

Also for the record, we were so excited at the prospect we all ran outside and fired our shotguns blindly into the air.

NEWS.@vp Biden tells small group of reporters he may run for president in 2020. “Yeah I am. I am going to run in 2020"

— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) December 5, 2016

NEWS? Or fake news?

BIDEN visits Senate, greets reporters. Asked about 2020. 'I'm not committing to anything. Fate has a way of intervening.'

— Mike DeBonis (@mikedebonis) December 5, 2016

Did he say this with a wink, or seriously? I could imagine it either way. https://t.co/GojJRcLxvp

— Alex Parker (@AlexParkerDC) December 5, 2016

He was totally deadpan and, IMHO, totally believed it when he said it. Doesn't mean it's going to happen. https://t.co/1kWyV6JnJF https://t.co/UiEDxiUrJX

— Mike DeBonis (@mikedebonis) December 6, 2016